Pakistani traders pledge to address Ngetta babies’ home water scarcity

Lira |Ngetta Babies Home, located north of Lira City, is currently experiencing a major water shortage.

This was revealed on January 10 by Rev. Sister Demmy Frances, who oversees the Home.

On the same day, she received a donation of various items worth shs1.5 million from the Pakistani Community Association in Lira.

Ngetta Babies Home is currently caring for over 37 children who were abandoned by their mothers. Some of the children have been reunited with family members, while others are being moved to various homes, including St. Mugaga in Jinja, Helps Uganda in Lira, St. Clare in Oyam district, and SOS Children’s Village in Gulu.

“I would like to assure the public that we are receiving abandoned infants from across Northern Uganda, many of whom have been left in unsafe locations such as toilets, rubbish pits, and bushes,” Sister Demmy said.

“Additionally, some of these children are complete orphans with no family members to care for them.

“I am appealing to other well-wishers to continue providing support for the home to ensure a secure future for these children, as we are still facing challenges related to medical care and food supplies.”

Sardar Muhammad Atiq Nawaz, president of the Pakistani Association in Lira, stated that the donation is part of the association’s annual commitment to helping vulnerable children.

Atiq assured the people of Lango that their members will continue to work with the local community to address various issues.

Milk, soap, sugar, cooking oil, beans, toys, balls, and rice were among the items donated to Ngetta Babies Home’s management.

The donation marks the fifth time the association has helped these children, according to Atiq.

Atiq announced that they will address Rev Sister Demmy’s concerns about water scarcity.

“In addition, we have successfully repaired boreholes in several districts within Lango, including Lira, Dokolo, Oyam, and Otuke, to enhance access to clean water.”

Ngetta Babies Home was founded in 1968 by the late Rev Sister Candida Righeti, a Comboni Missionary Sister.